Newsletter #5: Biking in Bogotá, the Summer Summit, and Our Latest Relocation and Remote Work Resources
This month, I’m in South America - partly because I’ve always wanted to go, and partly to scout out destinations for future Remote Queer trips.
I was inspired by my friend Lex (they/them), who’s been living in Bogotá for the past few months and raving about it on Bluesky. Here’s a video Lex made of us hiking to a waterfall that gets unexpectedly philosophical:
Of course, I had to try out the local bikeshare system while I was there. Bogotá is famous for Ciclovía, a weekly event in which several miles of streets are closed to cars every Sunday so cyclists and pedestrians can use them freely.
(In fact, I’ve been using bikeshares so much, that if you want to support my work, you can buy me a bike ride for $5.)
Next, I stopped in Lima to meet up with Yomi from Noma Tribe, a remote work and travel program run by Latin Americans with an outdoorsy focus. I’ll be here for another couple of weeks, joining them on one of their programs.
If you’ve been considering a move abroad and want to spend some time trying it out first, their trips are a great way to test the waters with a local guide!
Join Me at the Summer Summit
Of course, you don’t have to travel abroad to network with other freelancers and remote work professionals. Deanna Seymour’s Playhouse is a membership-based community for online service providers, such as writers and coaches.
This June, she’s hosting a Summer Summit, a free audio series with 20+ bite-sized interviews with small business owners and creators, and she invite me to take part. In my episode, I discuss something many remote workers struggle with: finding accountability and support when working independently.
The Summit runs June 2-6th, but you'll have access to the episodes all summer — perfect for listening while enjoying your morning coffee or evening walk!
Join me at the Summer Summit, a free audio series with 20+ bite-sized interviews with small business owners and creators!
Our Latest Remote Work Resources
If you haven’t yet, check out our latest resources for LGBTQ+ expats and digital nomads. Whether you’re already living and working abroad, or trying to find a remote job to make it possible, these online tools and services can help:
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Compiling these resources takes time, but we want to make them as accessible as possible, and don’t want to hide them behind a paywall. If you have the means to become a monthly supporter, join us so we can keep this website running!
Two New Newsletters by LGBTQ+ Writers
This week, I’m excited to introduce two newsletters by queer writers. BJ Ferguson is the creator of WellBeings.News, which provides “queer trans health & wellness news for providers who care” — as vital and important a resource as ever.
You’ll find articles like “5 Key LGBTQ+ Resources Every Health Worker Should Bookmark” and “Your Intake Form Might Be Sending the Wrong Message”.
BJ is currently giving away free lifetime memberships to any queer /+ trans folks willing to talk about their experiences as clients or patients in health systems and wellness spaces. You can sign up to be a source for Well Beings News here.
If you’re a health care provider yourself — or you know an ally could benefit from these resources — check them out and pass them along!
Closing the LGBTQ+ Health Gap — Together
Well Beings is a newsletter and resource hub for health and wellness practitioners, providers, and professionals who want to serve their queer and trans clients better.
JD Shadel is the voice behind ESC KEY .CO, which I’ve been following along ever since their soft launch earlier this year. JD writes about some of the same things that I do, such as being a queer American abroad (the U.K., in their case).
I especially liked their review of Trans Technologies by Oliver Haimson and their interview with Celeste Noche of Portland in Color. Check it out here!
JD Shadel
Finally, if you notice any changes to the website or newsletter over the next few weeks, don’t worry: we’re just migrating to a new hosting provider.
As always, thanks for reading and hit reply with any questions or feedback. And please forward this email to a friend if you think they’d find it useful!
Saul & the RQ Team
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